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DESCRIPTION:Investigating Political Nonprofits, Scam PACs and More\n\nProPublica’s 
 new 527 Explorer database delves into the shadowy world of political cash 
 facilitated by nonprofits called 527s. In this webinar, we will show users 
 how to follow the money.\n\nJul 9, 2024 @ 9 AM PT (noon ET)\n\nVirtual 
 Event - Can't attend? Register to receive a recording of the 
 program.\n\nEvery year, millions of dollars flow through obscure nonprofits 
 known as 527s. The amount spent has only increased over the years, and more 
 than $1 billion was spent in 2022. While all federal PACs are 527s, the 
 organizations we’re discussing are not regulated by the Federal Election 
 Commission and do not have restrictions on who can contribute or how much 
 they can give.\n\nTo help illuminate this group of 527 nonprofits, 
 ProPublica built a searchable database allowing users to explore who funds 
 these organizations and how they spend their money. \n\nIn this webinar, we 
 will coach journalists on how to use our database, from generating story 
 ideas to deciphering contributions and expenditures. We will also help 
 readers/general participants better understand money’s influence on 
 politics, enabling users to explore 527s by state, organization and 
 more.\n\nOur speakers include:\n\nBrandon Roberts, news applications 
 developer for ProPublica\n\nEllis Simani, data reporter for 
 ProPublica\n\nIlya Marritz, reporter for the Boston Globe\n\nRuth Talbot, 
 news applications developer for ProPublica\n\nKen Schwencke, news 
 applications editor for ProPublica (moderator)\n\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2024/06/25/18867582.php
SUMMARY:Investigating Political Nonprofits, Scam PACs and More
LOCATION:Virtual Event: 
 https://www.propublica.org/events/investigating-political-nonprofits-scam-pacs-and-more
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2024/06/25/18867582.php
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